Manassas Tigers Football Preview 2009

The Basics Head coach:  Tommy Warren (6th season) District:  15-AA 2008 Record:  9-2 Playoffs:  First round Base offense:  Spread Base defense:  4-3 Returning starters:  5 offense, 5 defense Overview Running back James King will be missed, but the talent cupboard is by no means bare. Senior Terrence Oliver started at quarterback last season and returns to that spot. He’s an excellent all-around athlete. Senior tackle O.C. Brown (6-3, 300) will give him protection and clear the way for the running game. Senior Julius Martin (6-2, 275) is another big guy up front with experience, as is senior Ramone Fisher (6-1, 300).

Manassas Baseball/Softball Preview ‘08

Manassas Baseball/Softball Preview '08

BASEBALL Head Coach: Tommy Warren2007 Record: Unknown (District Tournament) PROJECTED STARTERS1B – Unknown2B – Unknown3B – UnknownSS – Tremaine JohnsonLF – UnknownCF – UnknownRF – UnknownC – Joshua OdomP – Terrance Oliver OUTLOOKManassas will have its hands full in this district, but they have much nicer facilities this year. There is a brand new baseball field at the new school building which was completed over the holidays. Catcher Joshua Odom and shortstop/pitcher Tremaine Johnson are expected to be the leaders. Sophomore pitcher Terrance Oliver is one to watch.  SOFTBALL Head Coach: Julius Jackson2007 Record: Unknown (District Tournament) PROJECTED STARTERS1B – Unknown2B – Unknown3B – UnknownSS – Larrisha BellLF – UnknownCF – UnknownRF – UnknownC – Jessica TickleP – Paige French OUTLOOKManassas struggled last season in league play. The team’s top pitcher from…

Most Improved

The fact that the Raleigh-Egypt boys have been mowing through local competition this year is no big surprise. Other boys teams, like Booker T. Washington, White Station and Ridgeway, figured to be pretty good as well, and they have been. On the girls side, teams likes Briarcrest, Bartlett, Lausanne and Memphis Northside were supposed to be state tournament contenders, and they have not disappointed. But, as is always the case, there have been a few surprises. Below, we tell the stories of a few of those teams. BOYS Olive Branch Sure, the Conquistadors were supposed to be pretty good this year. The team returned three starters from last year’s team that went 22-7 and lost just one regular season district game. But did anybody think…